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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.42, 437.18 and 175.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.42, 437.18 and 175.95 is: 263.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.42 : 437.18 = 175.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.42/437.18 = 175.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.42x = 437.18 × 175.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.42x = 76,920.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,920.94/291.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.95

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